REMINDER: Conference Announcement and Call for Papers
Abstract deadline extended: February 15th, 2006
LIFE AFTER SPORT: ATHLETES IN TRANSITION
June 2 – 4, 2006
San Diego, California
San Diego State University
Keynote Speaker:
Steve Scott
US Mile Record Holder
Most sub-4-minute miles in history
3-time Olympian
Head Coach Cal State San Marcos (Track &Cross Country)
The conference will draw on the rich environment of sport to study the impact
retirement has on individuals from diverse settings across the lifespan.
Sessions will be applicable to those involved in sport at all levels including athletes, coaches, parents and sport administrators, as well as those experiencing transitions from other settings such as academic and business pursuits. Formats will include lecture presentations, seminars and small group workshops.
We invite submissions on a broad range of topics related to retirement and transition from sport.
Submissions from multiple disciplines including psychology, sociology, philosophy of sport, sport management and business will be considered.
Please submit abstracts (200 – 250 words) electronically to both:
Scott Tinley
College of Business
San Diego State University
tinley@mail.sdsu.edu
and
Dr. Richard Lally
Health and Physical
Lock Haven University
rlally@lhup.edu
Notification of acceptance: February 28, 2006
For information:
Scott Tinley
Director, Institute for Athletes in Retirement and Transition
College of Business
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-8228
858-735-6614
tinley@mail.sdsu.edu
Further details see www.sdsu.edu/iart
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